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Willowley
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One More Thing..... Grounding/Earthi... Willowley
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This is a reply to # 1,825,081I forgot to mention that I have also talked with the company and they told me that it is necessary for bare skin to be in contact with the earthing product.
- Re: Grounding/Earthing Testimony jiowa
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This is a reply to # 1,825,081Hi Willow,
The last paragraph quote that you pasted from the manufacture is what I am referring to. If you use the 10 x 20 inch carbonized rubber Mat without the optional cover, but instead with wearing light cotton socks, you will get a ground. Also again the rubber mat if used in your bed, it will make a conductive ground connection through very light cotton PJs or socks.
The Earthing Sheet products will Not do this, as they are not as intensely conductive it seems as the rubber mat. The problem with the mat though is that it is small for the bed. But I do know many people using the mat only in the bed with great results.
There is product tester also which will indicate if there is flow from the product into the person's body which also verifies that it works with some light clothing, but the best results is how well you sleep and feel in the morning.
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- Sleeping great! Re: Grounding/Earthi... HealedbyYshua
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MoreThis is a reply to # 1,825,234Just a quick follow up since it's been about a week now - I definitely am sleeping better while using the sheet (although I thought I read somewhere that earthing would also help tight neck muscles relax, and I am still waiting to see results there).
I have been using the mat daily on my office chair--I tuck my bare feet up under me to try to keep a connection although it is helpful to know that the mat is stronger and may be even more effective than originally understood.
Thanks everyone for sharing thoughts and experiences on getting the most from the earthing products.
Woohoo!
Sandy
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- Re: Grounding/Earthing Testimony unyquity
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This is a reply to # 1,825,234
Howdy Jim, Uny here...
The last paragraph quote that you pasted from the manufacture is what I am referring to. If you use the 10 x 20 inch carbonized rubber Mat without the optional cover, but instead with wearing light cotton socks, you will get a ground. Also again the rubber mat if used in your bed, it will make a conductive ground connection through very light cotton PJs or socks. Yet both the book and Willowley's and I's phone calls 'say' that bare skin contact is preferable. I'm no electro-whiz, but anyone with even a bit of knowledge of electricity & grounding knows that it's best to have a 'direct connection' rather than one through 'light cotton'. They recommended to Willowley to NOT use the cover for the mat (that they enclose) for the best ground...even though it's made of conductive fiber.
The Earthing Sheet products will Not do this, as they are not as intensely conductive it seems as the rubber mat. The problem with the mat though is that it is small for the bed. But I do know many people using the mat only in the bed with great results. Hmmm, I'm always willing to learn - can you define more clearly the phrase "intensely conductive"? And explain why you feel a conductive sheet would be "less conductive" than a conductive mat. I've already got a list of questions for the Institute, and I'll be including that one when I email them.
I want to state that I am a retailer for the Earthing products from the manufacture you are referring to so I know what I am talking about. With all due respect (and I mean that sincerely and I'm not trying to be sarcastic) - but being a retailer for any product does not necessarily ensure "knowing". There is product tester also which will indicate if there is flow from the product into the person's body which also verifies that it works with some light clothing, but the best results is how well you sleep and feel in the morning.Yes, I've used the 'product tester' quite a bit, and see quite clearly that the sheet is conductive, the mat is conductive, and that a light cotton piece of fabric doesn't hinder the 'green light' coming on. So the 'product tester' obviously doesn't test (as you said) the "intensity" of the ground connection. In fact, Katie (at earthing.com) was quite clear that the 'product tester' doesn't test for a ground, but rather it tests merely for 'conductivity' (something I've also got on my list of questions for the Institute, because her response doesn't resonate correctly with me). When I apply the 'product tester' to my skin and I'm standing on the mat, the light comes on - but when I'm standing on rubber-soled shoes, the light does NOT come on. I'm definitely "conductive" whether I'm grounded or not, eh? So the tester must test for a ground connection.
I definitely have no intention of "detailing this to death" - after all 'a ground is a ground is a ground' - it's certainly not rocket-science, nor do I want anyone on this forum stressing about unneccesary details. But as a forum owner (and Willowley as a moderator), well, we both take this responsibility very seriously. So I hope we're not conveying disrespect; this topic (and these products) is still in it's 'scientific infancy' (although grounding has been used therapeutically for centuries). We just want to work through the conflicting statements/info to make sure we've "got it right" when it comes to the details.
Blessings,
Unyquity
- Re: Grounding/Earthing Testimony jiowa
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This is a reply to # 1,825,387Always better to have skin contact with the product.
If one is cold or lives where winter's are cold, they can still get continuity or flow between the mat and the body with wearing light socks or light clothing. Again this is not the preferable way, but is more preferable then not using the product because you think you can't unless you are having skin contact. Did not mean to imply it was the best to use it.
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The rubber mat, probably due to the material design of carbonize rubber is conductive over the entire surface, every little spec of it. In that sense it is more intensely conductive. So if you place it next to an area of the body where there is pain, that large, continuous 10 by 20 inch contact of the mat to the body produces a larger flow of the earth's negative electrons into that painful area of inflammation. People report that it can more quickly heal an area.
The cotton sheet or bed pad has a grid of silver threads that are conductive with cotton/poly material in-between that is not conductive. So the entire surface is not conductive. Only in that sense again it is less intense, perhaps the wrong choice of words, thanks for questioning the meaning. So the sheet is ideal for sleeping on in general due to the comfort factor.
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Regarding the product tester, it doesn't tell you if you have a good ground connection with a wall outlet, only a outlet checker test will give you that information. The product tester will indicate a flow of electrons (continuity) and though this is not it's purpose, you can place it on your skin when you are connected to an earthing product and it will light up indicating that flow into your conductive body.
It is one fun way you can tell if wearing socks will still allow for you to be connected to the product or not. I guess you could say if you know you have a good ground connection, and the product tester lights up on your skin, that you could infer that you are grounded.
The best thing about about earthing in whatever form you make use of it, being barefoot outside or using an inside product, is that the percentage of people who receive positive benefits is extremely high. This has been depicted by the initial studies and the thousands of users who continue to verify this everyday.
- Re: Grounding/Earthing Testimony jiowa
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- Sleeping great! Re: Grounding/Earthi... HealedbyYshua
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Maybe I missed the reason in the book>? I did scan it a bit quickly...
Anyone else have any thoughts on this?
Thanks!
Sandy
- Re: BTW...Re: Grounding/Earthing Tes... water01
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This is a reply to # 1,822,571
Here is the information on how to fit the bed pad on you bed. I hope this information is helpful.
Water
Earthing Bed Pad
Place your bare feet, legs, or any other bare skin of the body on the pad to be grounded during sleep. The bed pad is a natural color poly/cotton (36 x 120") with conductive silver fibers woven into the fabric.
The pad can be placed across the foot or center of the bed, over your bottom fitted sheet and tucked under and around the mattress. It can also be used lengthwise. The Earthing bed pad fits all bed sizes.
- Re: BTW...Re: Grounding/Earthing Tes... HealedbyYshua
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This is a reply to # 1,822,576Thanks Water :-)
I understand how it is supposed to go on the bed, just thought it did not seem a very intuitive design. There's no problem, I just thought that there might be a reason I was missing for the shape...- Re: BTW...Re: Grounding/Earthing Tes... jiowa
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This is a reply to # 1,822,992The 36 x 120 inch half sheet original design intent was to run it across the bottom of a king size bed and have enough material to be tucked in underneath the bottom mattress. This way 2 sets of legs could lay on it.
The factory was making a shorter version, but due to the difficulty in getting cotton at a reasonable price (this is understanding given) is now only making the larger Bed Pad Sheet, and it will fit all sizes of bed.
If only one person is using the bed, then you might want to run in length wise and tuck it in on both ends, which this longer 120 inch sheet will do. This will give the body more access points to receive the healing earth energy.
If you also have the rubber mat and if you are having chronic pain or discomfort, you can place the mat in the bed to amp up the anti-inflammatory effect of grounding to speed up healing. You can place it where you are hurting, but it might be uncomfortable to place the rubber under the head or neck.
Some people have placed the mat inside the pillow case when they have had neck injuries to speed up healing.- Re: BTW...Re: Grounding/Earthing Tes... HealedbyYshua
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This is a reply to # 1,825,383Thanks, Jim!
I will try the lengthwise, since I want the most connection & connectivity possible. But then, I wonder how many times I may roll off to the side of it or have get a little squished together from movement. I realize that would be the benefit of placing it horizontally. Which, of course brings up the question of why it isn't wider, hence circles me back to my original thought on the awkward measurements/shape, lol.
Just wondering why they can't just make bed sheets in the standard sizes?
:-)
Sandy
- Bad Formatting....n/m......Re: BTW..... Willowley
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- Re: BTW...Re: Grounding/Earthing Tes... Willowley
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This is a reply to # 1,825,723
Hi Sandy,
I'm sorry I haven't responded to your posts until now, I'm going to cover them all in this one post. I'm so happy that you got the starter kit, I think the plethora of benefits one will see is truly amazing!
Today I placed my "foot mat" on the chair in my office and just sat on it most of the day since it seemed rally unnatural for me to keep my feet on the mat on the floor at all times. Maybe it's cos I have short legs, maybe it's cos I like to tuck one or both legs under me as I type--but it just seemed easier to sit on it. Hopefully that's not a proble...didn't see anything on i in the book or start up instructions.
I find I was having trouble keeping both feet on my mat too lol! My legs aren't short, I just have the bad habit of sitting on one or the other of my feet, but since I've had the mat I've much improved that bad habit (not at all good for the circulation!). I find that I keep my bare feet on the mat (without the cover) about 90% of the time now. When I feel like I must put a foot under me, I only keep it there long enough to assuage my bad habit lol, but the other foot stays on the mat. As far as sitting on the mat, Sheila from the company (who has worked with Clint Ober for 11 years) told me I should use the mat without the cover and put my bare skin on the mat. I know they show a picture of a lady sitting on the mat on their website so there is some conflicting information on the instructions, I'll touch on that later in the post. If you're putting your bare feet up under you on the mat (without the cover) then I would think that is fine.
Just a quick follow up since it's been about a week now - I definitely am sleeping better while using the sheet (although I thought I read somewhere that earthing would also help tight neck muscles relax, and I am still waiting to see results there).
I had those tight shoulder/neck muscles too, after the second night I felt they were at least 50% less tight. Mine were so tense that my shoulders/neck hurt all the time. It's one of those things you get used to, know what I mean? I can't exactly remember how many nights it took (maybe a week?) but all the pain/tightness is gone now! YAY!!! If that doesn't clear up for you within a month maybe you could try the patches for localized pain, or, it wouldn't hurt for you to lie down with the mat (without the cover) curved around your neck for as long as you could stand it, I would imagine it would't be comfortable but it's worth a shot huh?
I will try the lengthwise, since I want the most connection & connectivity possible.
This is something else that Jim has said that directly conflicts (no offense Jim, just sayin') with what the book says (and all their double blind studies) and what I've been told from the company and what people have testified on videos. Uny posted a video of a lady who only used the wrist band at first and got almost completely off her sleep medication with just the band.
Uny and I will get to the bottom of this and find out the "correct" facts of the matter since we are recommending their products on this forum! And as Uny pointed out to me last night, when Clint did his trials on people he used only the patches and he got fantastic results! So in the meantime I wouldn't stress too much about being "more" grounded by having "more" bare skin on the product.
Which, of course brings up the question of why it isn't wider, hence circles me back to my original thought on the awkward measurements/shape, lol.
Just wondering why they can't just make bed sheets in the standard size?
I'm right there with you on that lol! I would be much more comfortable with a whole fitted sheet. They used to have them, as a matter of fact they just sold out of the queen size fitted sheet. Sheila from Earthing.com told me that they were working on getting fitted sheets in various sizes again. I am currently using mine at the foot of the bed, but if it gets at all wrinkled it bugs me so I'm re-tucking it tightly every night before I go to bed.
I would imagine that when they manufacture the sheet/pad it is much cheaper to have a 36" width instead of 48" or even 60", there are a lot of people who can't afford even the 36" sheet/pad in this economy let alone a larger one...maybe that's it. Maybe they didn't sell a lot of the fitted sheets due to the expense. If I'm not mistaken, the queen sheet they just sold out of was $269. When/if they ever do get the fitted sheets again, I'll be one of the first in line to buy one lol!
Abundant blessings,
Willow
- Re: BTW...Re: Grounding/Earthing Tes... HealedbyYshua
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This is a reply to # 1,825,749Hi Willow!
Thanks for responding...I really am excited to get all these pieces in place to establish as simple and healthy a lifestyle as possible in such toxic times, and I think this is a big piece. I will try to break my tucked leg(s) habit but unless I can find a shorter chair that will be a tough one, lol...
I am also looking into "positive ion poisoning" which seems to dovetail nicely with the whole "body electric" idea that grounding is based on. So amazing how some of our greatest adversaries to optimum health are those that are unseen yet in hindsight are often so basic and simple once you finally stumble upon them.
Thanks again for jumping out in front for us on this one! I'm sure enjoying the restful sleep after years of 2-3 wake-ups per night.
Love this forum and all that Uny and you (and the smart & helpful contributing team) does for the hapless masses who wander by looking for a ray of hope, whether for specific situations or general wellness :-)
Blessings!
Sandy
- Re: BTW...Re: Grounding/Earthing Tes... HealedbyYshua
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- Re: BTW...Re: Grounding/Earthing Tes... Willowley
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- Bad Formatting....n/m......Re: BTW..... Willowley
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- Re: BTW...Re: Grounding/Earthing Tes... HealedbyYshua
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- Re: BTW...Re: Grounding/Earthing Tes... jiowa
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- Re: BTW...Re: Grounding/Earthing Tes... HealedbyYshua
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- Re: BTW...Re: Grounding/Earthing Tes... Raider
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This is a reply to # 1,822,571Your not the only one. I actually told my hubby the same thing.
I said why did they not make it wider and not so long..
But maybe its so you can put it from the top to bottom on one side of the bed if needed instead accross the bottom...That is my best guess... - Re: BTW...Re: Grounding/Earthing Tes... canogarighter
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This is a reply to # 1,822,571The bed pad (or half-sheet) is intended to be used across the width of the bed. Over your bottom sheet, so that the bare skin of your feet come in contact with the sheet. All you have to do it tuck in the ends under the mattress. Rather than create a lot of different lengths to fit different size beds, it was decided to just create one or two. From your side, all you need to do is tuck in the extra length under the mattress. Martin Zucker, co-author of the Earthing book.
- Yes You Can......Re: Washing the she... Willowley
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This is a reply to # 1,825,394
Here is what the FAQ says about washing the sheet.
Q. How long will an Earthing sheet last before it wears out?
A. Sheets made with cotton, polyester, and conductive silver fiber have withstood rigorous testing conducted by an independent testing lab. After 100 wash/dry cycles, the conductive silver fibers show virtually no breakage or wear. When cared for properly, your sheet should last as long as any good quality bed sheet. It is also recommended that no body lotions or creams be applied before bedtime to any part of the body that will come in direct contact with the sheet. The reason for this is that the creams can easily become absorbed into the sheets. The oils they contain become oxidized by the air and can diminish the conductivity of the silver threads.I talked to Sheila at Earthing.com, she has a testimony on page 132 of the book and has been working with Clint Ober for 11 years. I asked her about washing the sheet and she said she washes hers with a very mild laundry soap and puts it in the dryer. She told me the brand of soap she uses but I don't remember because I only use Miracle II soap for my laundry and it's very mild.
Aren't you just thrilled that the sheet works? I know you've gotta be cause I am!!! No more insomnia YAY ;) I'll post tomorrow on how I'm enjoying it.
- Re: Yes You Can......Re: Washing the... Tellurider
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This is a reply to # 1,825,504Thanks!!! Great info!!! Yes I still can't believe I'm sleeping LOL ...can't even read in bed without nodding off!!
- Re: Yes You Can......Re: Washing the... Tellurider
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- Re: Washing the sheet??? canogarighter
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This is a reply to # 1,825,394Absolutely no bleach or fabric softener. Otherwise just wash it in warm cycle as normal. Bleach and fabric softener can ruin the conductivity of the silver threads that conduct the energy from the Earth.
- Re: Washing the sheet??? Willowley
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This is a reply to # 1,827,373
Thank you Martin, you've answered a question that I was going to call and ask Sheila regarding fabric softener. I figured that you couldn't use it but I wanted to make sure.
So..... could you give me any tips on how to make the sheet softer? It seems to have gotten rougher after the first washing. I was even thinking about ironing it to get the wrinkles lol but I'm sure we shouldn't do that either. Any tips would be GREATLY appreciated!
Willow
- Re: Washing the sheet??? canogarighter
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This is a reply to # 1,827,518Willow
I am reluctant to "do" anything to my sheets other than throw them in the wash and MAKE BLOODY WELL SURE there is no bleach in there. We don't use fabric softener. That's another no-no.
You could try a cool iron to smooth out the roughness a bit, if that is an issue for you. If you or anyone else have anymore questions, you may like to ask at info@earthinginstitute.net I will see them much faster. I don't always check into this site.
Best wishes
Martin Zucker - Re: Washing the sheet??? canogarighter
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This is a reply to # 1,827,518Willow
A cool iron might help.
Or one of those Jiffy handsteamers perhaps.
Sorry it is a problem for you. Most people get so much out of the sheets that I don't hear many complaints like this.
Cheers
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- Re: Washing the sheet??? Willowley
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I was really glad to find your thread. I bought my king bed pad a little over a month ago. Actually less then 1 week before they changed the website and had the combo offer up.
Since I ordered the King Bed pad, the tester for the products and the tester for the wall socket my total was very close to the combo offer with the mat...I called to ask if they would honor the combo and ship me a mat but they would not do this. I was a little disappointed.
I agree with one of the other forum members who thought the pad seemed like it should be wider and not so long. I could have gotten away with a queen for my king.
I sleep away from main home 2-4 days a week. So I have not sleep on the bed pad every night since I received it...I have had some nights during the week off.
Right about the same time I started sleeping on the bed pad. I started taking a few sprays in my mouth a couple times of the day "Young living Thieves oil" in water.
I started cleansing and feeling so tired and just groggy shortly after and stopped the spray last week and did not notice a big change but still was feeling so tired when I would wake up after a good nights sleep on the pad.
I have not slept on my bed pad for the past 4 days and No Thieved oil for about a week. I will sleep on the pad Monday night to see if its the pad making me so tired in the mornings. I feel like some morning I could barely wake up..
I do feel better the past few days.. I noticed when I sleep on the pad I find myself in the morning sometimes almost laying across the pad or at least a lot of my body laying on more then just the feet and lower legs.
I did not notice any diff in my sleeping other then just deeper. I never have had a hard time going to sleep or staying a sleep. I have not noticed any improvement in my tailbone soreness..
I am feeling disappointed in the fact that this did not give me lots of energy as I planned..I will keep you posted.. P.S. I am drinking lots of water..
Thanks, Raider
- Re: Grounding/Earthing Testimony Willowley
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This is a reply to # 1,826,321
Hi Raider,
I'm glad you found the thread too, welcome to the forum!
I have no idea what Thieved oil is so I can't comment on that.
Have you read the book that came with the sheet? The reason I ask is that in the book they say that not everyone will see/feel the benefits right away. They also say that it's possible that some people will feel sluggish and kind of achey like they're getting the flu for the first few days. They explain this saying that the grounding might have triggered a detoxification response in the body and promoted the release of toxins.
I would say like with anything, each body reacts differently to things. I think that the results a person sees also must have to do with their state of health when they grounding/earthing. I guess it will be hard for you to tell since you don't sleep on the sheet every night. Maybe you could take the sheet with you? Just a thought.
I'd hang in there if I were you ;) this has made a HUGE difference in my life!
Blessings,
Willow
- Re: Grounding/Earthing Testimony HealedbyYshua
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This is a reply to # 1,826,321Hi Raider,
Bummer on the price timing -- dontcha hate when that happens?
I agree with Willow to hang in there - I was really surprised at how much deeper I slept, and of course, that will mean more sleep healing time for you whether or not you notice it right away...
I too have a bad habit of not being careful to start only one new healing regime/product at a time so I can know for sure what is actually effective and what may just be "along for the ride." In general, I'm just grateful to see the changes as they come...when you turn 50 you start to take more notice of the ticking time and tend to get serious with health.
Blessings and sweet sleep to you!
Sandy
